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Five Mistakes When Selecting a Flowmeter

Posted by TechStar on Feb 8, 2024 1:13:00 PM

Flowmeters play a critical role in today’s process world. As technology has advanced through the decades, a variety of flowmeter technologies has expanded the ways, customers, control and monitor their utilities, steam, fiscal metering, etc. Today, a few of the top flowmeters on the market are the Coriolis, magnetic, vortex, ultrasonic, differential pressure, and variable area meters. Several other technologies, such as turbine, thermal mass, and positive displacement, are also available. Since each flowmeter has positive and negative attributes, careful consideration is required to avoid purchasing a technology that is inappropriate to the application.

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Topics: Yokogawa, Flow Meter Solutions, Flow Solutions, flow

Are You Prepared for Ammonia Gas Leaks?

Posted by TechStar on Feb 1, 2024 10:42:00 AM

The potential dangers associated with ammonia gas leaks necessitate a thorough understanding of the risks and implementation of stringent safety measures. Ammonia is a commonly used industrial chemical, serving various purposes across different sectors. The potential dangers associated with ammonia gas leaks necessitate a thorough understanding of the risks and implementation of stringent safety measures. In this post, we explore the general dangers of ammonia gas leaks and critical safety precautions to help protect people, property, and the environment.

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Topics: MSA, Gas Detection Solutions, General Monitors, Fixed Gas Solutions, Safety, Flare Gas

Unlocking Knowledge: A Glimpse into TechStar University's POI Preview

Posted by TechStar on Jan 24, 2024 9:37:00 AM

Explore the fundamentals of essential measurements in any process industry with TechStar University's Training & Development program and the "POI Preview" course—a four-hour FREE session offering a sneak peek into the extensive four-day Principles of Instrumentation Class. Let's delve into the practical benefits and agenda of this immersive preview designed to enhance your understanding of crucial industry measurements.

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Topics: Training, Basic Instrumentation Training, process technical training, hands-on process technical training, process instrumentation and controls, TechStar University

5 Ways You Can Revolutionize Your Process With Thermal Flow

Posted by TechStar on Jan 19, 2024 8:16:00 AM

QuadraTherm with qMix is like no other thermal flow meter on the market. Patented sensor design coupled with an advanced algorithm set in the QuadraTherm brain delivers all the data you need in one flow meter. Learn 5 revolutionary ways QuadraTherm sets you apart and makes you and your process smarter.

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Topics: Flow Meter Solutions, Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meters, Flow Solutions, flow, Sierra Instruments

Optimize Your People & Process In 2024 at THE UNIT

Posted by TechStar on Jan 1, 2024 11:52:00 AM

In 2024, there's no better time to optimize your people and processes, and at the forefront of this evolution is THE UNIT—a revolutionary training and development solution by TechStar. More than just a facility, THE UNIT provides hands-on experience tailored to your specific needs, allowing companies to conduct process-specific, interactive training seamlessly, without disrupting their in-house production.

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Condition Monitoring For Industrial Processes

Posted by TechStar on Dec 18, 2023 2:23:00 PM

Condition Monitoring is a necessity in all process industries. Our monitoring solutions for safety, condition and performance monitoring of rotating machinery in many applications in industries such as steel, mining, cement, pulp and paper, maritime and other industries: 

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Topics: Safety, vibration, Condition Monitoring, BK Vibro

5 Reasons Why the SLA is Your Single or Multi-Loop Logic Solver Choice

Posted by TechStar on Dec 8, 2023 8:11:00 AM

Part of the Moore Industries FS Functional Safety Series, the exida-certified SIL2/3 capable SLA is a versatile multiloop and multifunctional Logic Solver and Alarm that acts on hazardous process conditions, warns of unwanted process parameters, performs on/off control, and provides emergency shutdown in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and traditional alarm trip applications.

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Topics: Moore Industries, Signal Conditioning and Isolation Solutions

How Waltron’s Instrumentation Products Helped A Semiconductor Manufacturer Detect A Leak

Posted by TechStar on Dec 1, 2023 1:57:00 PM

For years, a semiconductor manufacturer had been dealing with unreliable Dissolved Oxygen Analyzers from one of Waltron’s competitors. The maintenance and lay-up procedures were inconvenient and time-consuming.

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Topics: Analytical Solutions, Analyzer, Water Chemistry, Waltron

How Do MEMS Mass Flow Controllers Work?

Posted by TechStar on Oct 24, 2023 9:24:00 AM
 
 

Mass flow controllers offer precision gas flow control to many critical industries including biopharm, semicon, food & beverage, manufacturing, and R&D. As the technology demands increase in these sectors, so does the demand for precision gas flow control systems. The more accurate and repeatable the gas flow control the better the yield, the higher the product quality and the lower the cost in wasted materials.

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Topics: Flow Meter Solutions, Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meters, Flow Solutions, Sierra Instruments

Simplify Your Maintenance with Waltron’s Easy-to-Use Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen Analyzers

Posted by TechStar on Sep 15, 2023 7:26:00 AM
 

The process of monitoring water and steam quality in industrial facilities like power plants and paper mills is often very complex and requires much expertise. However, maintaining these instruments can be an even bigger challenge. If you are struggling with instruments that are too complicated to maintain, Waltron’s water and steam quality monitoring instruments might be just what you need to simplify your maintenance.

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Topics: Analytical Solutions, Analyzer, Water Chemistry, Waltron

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